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ZVK to HEA: distance & flight time
Savannakhet (Savannakhet Airport) → Herat (Herat Airport)
2,895 mi
4,659 km · 2,515 nm
6h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,895 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 9m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZVK — Savannakhet Airport · Savannakhet, Laos
- HEA — Herat Airport · Herat, Afghanistan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZVK
- KOP · Nakhon Phanom Airport58 mi away
- SNO · Sakon Nakhon Airport61 mi away
- ROI · Roi Et Airport72 mi away
- UBP · Ubon Ratchathani Airport90 mi away
Near HEA
- OAH · Shindand Airport57 mi away
- FAH · Farah Airport127 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZVK from HEA?
The flight distance from Savannakhet (ZVK) to Herat (HEA) is 2,895 miles (4,659 km, 2,515 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZVK to HEA?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 9m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ZVK to HEA?
Nonstop service on ZVK–HEA depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 6h 9m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Savannakhet and Herat?
Herat is 2.5 hours behind Savannakhet.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZVK to HEA?
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Why are some ZVK to HEA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZVK–HEA tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.